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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Fireman Nick Riso injured while responding to a call?
(a) He was injured in a fire.
(b) Someone threw a brick at him while he was responding to a call.
(c) He was involved in a car accident.
(d) He suffered smoke inhalation.

2. Where on his body did Fireman Bill Kelsey get burned while battling the Charlotte Street blaze?
(a) On his left. arm.
(b) On his chest.
(c) On his thigh.
(d) On his back.

3. Why did one firefighter want to start up a collection at the station in Chapter 7?
(a) To pay for the firefighter's medical care.
(b) To replace the refrigerator.
(c) To replace the stove and improve eating conditions.
(d) To replace the dishwasher and improve their unsterile eating conditions.

4. What happened to Dennis as a child involving cockroaches?
(a) He had woken up at night to find himself covered with cockroaches.
(b) He had discovered dozens of cockroaches in the refrigerator.
(c) He had accidentally eaten a cockroach hidden in food.
(d) He had drunk from a bottle and almost swallowed a cockroach.

5. What does Smith say computers can be used for in the firefighting field?
(a) Computers can help firefighters determine the best way to fight a fire.
(b) Computers can be used to reduce response times.
(c) Computers can project how many fires will occur in a given day.
(d) Computers can help fire trucks find fires faster.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the men rescued during the factory fire?

2. How did being interviewed by Cynthia affect Smith's mood in Chapter 9?

3. How many shots did the police officer fire at the fleeing youth in front of the fire station in Chapter 6?

4. How did the Charlotte Street fire become easier to battle?

5. What did firefighters find at the scene of the fire at the Kelly Street apartments?

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